Finding the right property can be an arduous yet exciting task. Having a checklist of things to look out for is invaluable for making a well-informed decision and should enable you to find the right property that suits your needs, lifestyle and budget.

Below are some important questions you can ask your landlord when inspecting a property:

Utilities:
Does the rent cover the utilities for the property in question?

Furnished or Unfurnished options:
What do these options include?

Size:
What is the floor area of the dwelling? Will this give you enough space?

Tenancy duration:
Does the property have a minimum lease term and how flexible are these terms?

Occupancy:
Are there maximum occupancy restrictions? Eg if it is a two-bedroom dwelling, can you have four or five tenants?

Move-in costs:
Is there a security deposit? If so, how much is the bond, letting fee and rent?

Pets:
Does the building allow pets?

Parking:
Is there off-street parking available? If so, do you need to pay for parking on top of what you pay for the property? Do security deposits apply?

Amenities:
What on-site amenities are available? Eg swimming pool, steam room and gym.

Neighbourhood and locality:
Is the rental property close to where you work or study? Is there easy access to public transport, grocery stores etc?

Building:
What types of people live in the building? For example, students or professionals?

Maintenance requests:
If anything in the property requires maintenance work, who do you contact and how quickly will it be resolved?

See our Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Alternatively, feel free to speak your landlord regarding any concerns you may have.